Hennessy Foundation
The Hennessy Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY, established in 1953 and designated as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization since July 1955. The foundation operates with no employees and focuses on providing funding for scholarships and various educational and community programs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
+0.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$190K
+5.7% YoY
Grant Count
13
-38.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
+70.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to provide funding for scholarships. Its grantmaking priorities include:
- Education
- Physical activities
- Pet rescue
- Youth inspiration and education through educational tours
- Human services
Grantmaking
The foundation also supports specific programs including the Waterside School Horizons Summer Enrichment Program and Immaculate Conception Academy.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is primarily concentrated in:
- Connecticut
- Idaho
- New York
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $1,515,273
- Total revenues: $96,664
- Total expenses: $204,108
- Total liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,516,802 | $1,515,273 | $1,622,717 |
| Revenue | $206,639 | $96,664 | $75,851 |
| Expenses | $205,110 | $204,108 | $182,918 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $190,000 | $179,800 | $169,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $193,039 | $92,666 | $85,108 |
| Distributable Amount | $175,381 | $164,563 | $164,487 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN HENNESSY | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| DAVID HENNESSY | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
Contact Information
- Address: c/o GDS Financial, 232 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016
- Telephone: (212) 599-8160
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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